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Corneal cross linking

2017-04-13 11:53:56
What is the cost of corneal cross linking with riboflavin and whats the procedure of it and eye will remain good for lifetime or not??
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Hello This procedure is to arrest progression of keratoconus Cost may be around 20-25k for one eye Usually it has high success rate but some people may progress even after collagen cross linking

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